Santorinakis, Antonios: Petros Boat 17.5in. x 15.75in. oil on glass HGH comments: Looking at Petros Boat one can well understand why the artist has chosen to live on the Greek Islands. His understanding of the Mediterranean island and its colours is that of a dedicated artist. His work gives a true impression of the style […]
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Sentinel
Pigeon Keeper
Aris, Fred: Pigeon Keeper 19.75in. x 15.75in. oil on masonite HGH comments: Fred Aris, the well known British naïve painter, is a bridge engineer and carried a great deal of his professional know how from his professional life into his artistic life. Pigeon Fancier is the proof in the pudding. The painting has been with […]
Signorina Elisa
Seeman, Fritz: Signorina Elisa 11.5in. x 15.5in. oil on panel HGH comments: This is a painting that I did not chose or purchase: it was a gift from the artist for the sad reason that my choice was smashed in transport. I hope you like it as much as I do: particuarily since Fritz was […]
Puss in Boots
Leman, Martin: Puss in Boots 23.5in. x 14.5in. oil on panel HGH comments: This was a hunt. As usual Rona Galleries sent me the invitation to Martin Leman’s exhibition. I attended, but was unable to secure a purchase. Imagine my disappointment as this was already my third unsuccessful attempt to buy a Leman. Then, suddenly, […]
Skipping
Dafter, William: Skipping 14.75in. x 20.5in. oil on canvas board HGH comments: Skipping is one part of a series of 12 of children playing in the streets.
Railroad to Wigan Pier
Tripp, Michael: Railroad to Wigan Pier 17.25in. x 21.5in. oil on canvas board HGH comments: Railroad to Wigan Pier was done by Michael Tripp, a British train engineer who must have been fascinated by the powerful engine and its ability. I think I was a little bit too early in line to have bought this […]
Sous Bois
Tremblot, Francine: Sous Bois 21in. x 17.5in. oil painting HGH comments: Francine Tremblot is a double threat: she is a well-known naïve painter, and a classical musician with the Paris symphony orchestra.
Raising the Ducks
Yan, Kam Kar: Raising the Ducks 19.5in. x 25in. gouache on paper HGH comments: This newcomer to the naïve world is the result of a government sponsored cultural activity “painting”. The dealer came from China to South Africa to offer these interesting and very accomplished works. The ducks flew so fast, however my efforts to […]